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- 5. nerves that only carry motor fibers.
- 8. The part of the brain that is located between the brain stem and the cerebrum is superior to the mit brain.
- 10. nerves that function to control muscle movements in the ears, mouth and jaw.
- 13. The first hormone produced by the hypothalamus?
- 16. nerves that have a motor function that play a role in moving the tongue.
- 17. cells that function as support for the work of nerve cells.
- 18. Nerve cells that allow humans to perceive stimuli such as physical touch temperature, sound, and light.
- 20. acts as a protective and cushioning cell including cells?
Down
- 1. another name for nerve cells.
- 2. cells that function to support the work of nerve cells?
- 3. send electrical impulses from the cell body to what point?
- 4. phospholipid layer that wraps the axon concentrically?
- 6. The small gap at the end of a neuron that allows signals to move from the presynaptic cell to the next cell is called what?
- 7. Name of the membrane that protects the brain?
- 9. part which is a bundle of nerve fibers in the left and right hemispheres of the brain.
- 11. Late cranial nerves that play a role in the hearing process and maintaining body balance?
- 12. a nerve structure in which each fiber is surrounded by a sheath of fine connective tissue.
- 14. the most abundant type of neuron in the body.
- 15. A thin layer or membrane whose function is to cover and protect the brain and spinal cord?
- 19. Sulci are included in what part of the brain?